NFL, the Lions and Za'Darius Smith

Lions stand pat at NFL trade deadline after the Za'Darius Smith deal
The NFL trade deadline hit at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday with no fresh news involving the Detroit Lions. GM Brad Holmes and the Lions made their move hours earlier on Tuesday morning in acquiring EDGE Za’Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for two Day 3 draft picks.
Grading Lions Trade for Za'Darius Smith
Reports throughout the days leading up to the trade deadline indicated that the Browns were asking for an early Day 3 Draft pick, believed to be a fourth-round pick. However, the Lions got him for a step lower, packaging a 2025 fifth and a 2026 sixth to get the deal done.
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Dan Campbell on potential Lions trades: 'I can tell you we're trying'
The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday afternoon, and as of publication time on Monday evening, the Lions have been quiet. There have been rumors and reports of talks with other teams, but nothing concrete involving Detroit.
Dan Campbell on Lions trading for DE help: 'I don't think it's entirely up to us'
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Dan Campbell shares his reaction to Za'Darius Smith to Lions trade
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Trade alert: Lions to acquire EDGE Za'Darius Smith from the Browns
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NFL trade deadline: Detroit Lions add pass rusher Za’Darius Smith to replace Aidan Hutchinson
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Detroit Lions trade for Cleveland Browns defensive end Za'Darius Smith
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